Who We Are

The mission of the New Jersey Chamber Singers is to engage, enrich, and inspire audiences across New Jersey through performances of high quality music.  We are celebrating our 35th anniversary this year.  Founded in 1978 by Dr. Jeffrey Unger, the New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS), an audition only organization, aimed to provide NJ audiences with quality performances of choral music written for the small ensemble.  NJCS soon emerged as the premier vocal chamber ensemble of the Jersey Shore and has performed at the American Choral Directors Association conventions in Baltimore and Philadelphia as well as the Washington National Cathedral in D.C., Alice Tully Hall and Avery Fischer Hall in New York City.

More recently, NJCS has begun to expand its audience beyond the Jersey Shore to encompass the entire state of New Jersey.  We generally perform in smaller, more intimate spaces because we believe chamber music creates a unique bond between performers and audience.  The ensemble's sensitive artistry, imaginative concert themes and eclectic repertoire have become the signature of the NJCS concert experience.

We are passionate about preserving and conserving art forms and cultural heritage through public presentation.

We are endeavoring to raise the funds necessary for our 35th anniversary concert, "A Baroque Feast."  This project aims for the highest level of Baroque period performance.  In order to present audiences with the most authentic Baroque experience, we have engaged the best and most talented solo artists and instrumentalists who specialize in Baroque period performance.  By helping us fund this project, you will enable listeners to rediscover history and constantly seek unexpected inspiration

What We Need 

Why $7,500?  We are looking for the funds needed to perform our extraordinary Baroque Feast concert.  This concert is a rare opportunity to hear authentic Baroque music, performed by the NJCS and exceptionally trained guest artists.  Our expected costs for performers of the highest caliber for 2 concerts include:

·  6 string players: Violin I, Violin2, Viola, Cello, Bass  = $2,500

·  3 specialized Baroque vocal soloists (2 sopranos,1 countertenor) =$1,500

·  Rental of a portative organ  =$1,000

·  Accoustic-appropriate rental space for 2 concert venues  = $600  

·  Other miscellaneous costs – including CD production, programs, travel =$1,900

Our small group, while mighty vocally, has no paid administrative staff or office overhead.  We are totally supported by volunteers who do all the marketing, graphic design, planning and Fund Raising.

The Impact

The NJCS has emerged as the premiere vocal chamber ensemble of New Jersey.  The ensemble’s sensitive artistry, imaginative concert themes and eclectic repertoire have become the signature of the NJCS concert experience.  We generally perform in smaller, more intimate spaces because we believe chamber music creates a unique bond between performers and audiences.

It is through the generosity of our sponsors that we continue to perform, and we are excited to be celebrating our 35^th year!

Other Ways You Can Help

Other than donating, there are many ways you can help the NJCS in our mission to share great music in our community.

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Sponsor this unique artistic event, full of rich cultural heritage, and if you're in NJ the weekend of May 17th and 18th, please join us and hear this great, but seldom performed Baroque work.